Gateway Lodge in Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin offers suites and studios in the northwoods of Wisconsin on the border between Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Sit in front of the crackling fire in the large lobby, take a dip in the heated swimming pool, or enjoy a relaxing sauna. Restaurant and lounge. Gateway Gun Club offers sport shooting open to the public. Airport. 9 hole golf course. On the hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snowmobile, and ATV trails with equipment rentals nearby. Nightly rentals. Gateway Lodge, 4103 Hwy B. Land O' Lakes, WI 54540. Phone: 715-547-3321

Hiawatha's
Hideaway Rental Cottage
is located 12
miles south of Munising in the Hiawatha National Forest.
The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms with 3 sofa
sleepers for additional guests. Sleeps from 8-12.
Satellite TV with DVD player. Washer &
dryer. Easy snowmobile and ATV trail access. Pets welcome
with prior approval. Phone: 906-387-1633

Hiawatha
Resort on Blue
Lake,
N251 Forest Highway 13, deep in the Hiawatha National
Forest. Phone 906-573-2933. About 20 miles south of
Munising and 35 miles northwest of Manistique. 6 rental
cabins. Open year round. Cabins sleep from 3 to 6. Canoes
and fishing boats with cabins. On the snowmobile and ATV
trails. Fishing boat will be placed on any of the over
100 lakes within 10 miles of the resort.

The Hideaway is a two-bedroom log cabin nestled in the woods just 1 ½ miles from Lake Superior and near the AuTrain River and AuTrain Lake. Boat & canoe rentals nearby. The perfect headquarters for enjoying all the attractions and recreational opportunities in the area. Easy ATV trail access with ample trailer parking. The Hideaway, 7172 N. forest Lake Road, AuTrain, MI 49806. Phone: 989-430-1548

New Listing: Hillside House, Munising, MI. Newly renovated vacation home with three bedrooms, new knotty pine interior, and a kitchen with full size appliances located on the northwest side of Munising. Cable TV with VCR/DVD. Hillside House is within walking distance to Munising Bay and several local attractions. Large parking area for vehicles. Easy access to ATV Trails. Phone: 989-430-1548

Hills Point Resort on Lake Huron offers Cabin Rentals and Boat Rentals in the Les Cheneaux Islands, only 35 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. Newly renovated two and three bedroom cabins on a sandy Lake Huron beach. Cable TV. Wi-Fi. New owners have made many updates to the cabins. Pets welcome. Hills Point Resort, 484 S. Hill Island Road, Cedarville, MI 49719. Phone: 906-236-2449

Holiday
Inn Express Lakeview, E8998 Highway
M-28, Munising, MI 49862. Phone: 906-387-4800. New hotel
on the shores of Lake Superior, only 2 miles west of
downtown Munising on M-28. There are 62 rooms, including suites and handicap rooms. Large indoor pool. Hot tub, sauna, and fitness center.
Complementary Continental Breakfast. Elevator. In-room
high speed internet and cable TV. Outstanding view
of the Pictured Rocks. Easy
access to the snowmobile trail.

Indian Lake Retreat is a cozy 2 room rental cabin on the shores of Indian Lake, 10 miles south of Iron River, MI. Only a few steps to the sand bottomed beach area with a dock for sitting or fishing. Paddle boat included. Bedroom contains queen bed with a set of bunks. Internet Access. Indian Lake is ideal for boating, fishing, & water sports. Pets Welcome. Easy trail access. Reasonable rates. Indian Lake Retreat, County Road 424, Iron River, MI 49935. Phone: 520-907-1176

The Iron River RV Park and Campgroundis located in downtown Iron River, MI in a pleasant setting along the shores of the Iron River. Walking distance to dining and shopping. 32 level sites with full service, electric/water, or tent sites. Cable TV. Free Wi-Fi throughout the park. Pets Welcome. On the ATV and snowmobile trails. Iron River RV Park, 50 E. Genesee Street, Phone: 906-265-3822.

Joel
Creek Cabin, E5909 Joel Creek Road, AuTrain,
MI 49806. Phone: 906-892-8467. Three-bedroom cabin
nestled in the woods of the Hiawatha National Forest,
just south of AuTrain, MI. Open concept living area with
a full kitchen and one bathroom. Sofa sleeper and
comfortable furniture for relaxing. Beautiful
surroundings offer privacy and seclusion on Joel Creek.
Conveniently located near area attractions and
recreation. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV
trails.

Kemp's Four Season
Log Home Rental, the Country House Vacation
Rental. 40551 N. Upper Pike River Road, Chassell, MI
49916. Phone 906-483-0334. Located 11 miles south of
Houghton in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Beautiful log home
sleeps 9, whirlpool, fireplace, snack bar, dining room,
great room, air conditioning, access to the snowmobile
trails.

Kemp's Portage
Lake Log Home, the Lake House Vacation Rental,
is a newly constructed log home with 4 bedrooms and 3
bathrooms on Portage Lake. The main level has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a
living area with a vaulted ceiling and a flat screen TV.
Complete kitchen with dishwasher and a
laundry room on both the main level and the walkout lower
level. The Lower Level has 2 bedrooms and can be rented
separately or you can rent the entire home. Located 5
miles east of Hancock next to Sandy Bottom Beach and boat
launch. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Kemp's Lake
House, 47880 Lower Point Mills Road, Hancock, MI 49930.
Phone: 906 483-0334.

Kenbuck
Resort,
14844 LL Road, Wetmore, MI 49895. Phone (906) 573-2237
for reservations. Kenbuck is a sportsman's resort with 5
clean housekeeping cabins. These secluded cabins are deep
in the Hiawatha National Forest, 100 lakes within 10
miles of the cabins, outstanding hunting, real
snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Bring your horse for a very
different vacation. Close to the Pine Marten Run, 18
miles south of Munising.

Kouw's
Cozy Cabins in the Hiawatha National
Forest,
just 15 miles southwest of Munising. Phone: 906-387-5327.
The two comfortable cabins have a full kitchen, living
area with satellite TV, VCR, & DVD players and futons
for extra guests. One bedroom on the main floor and a
loft with 4 twin beds. Sleeps up to 8. On the snowmobile
and ATV trails. Perfect for a large group with lots of parking for
trailers and large rigs. Pets welcome. N2892 Dunklee Road, Munising, MI
49862.

Lac La Belle
Lodge on the shores of Lac La Belle, only 15
miles from Copper Harbor. Closest lodging to Mt. Bohemia.
4 cabins, a four bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, and two
apartments in the lodge facing the lake. Convenience
store and gas. Snowmobile, boat and motor rental. Water
access to Lake Superior. (906) 289-4293 (Lodge).

New Listing:Lake Gogebic Motel and Sled Rental is located at the north end of Lake Gogebic in the town of Bergland. The motel offers 17 guest rooms accommodating 1 to 7 guests. All rooms have Wi-Fi and Cable TV. Snowmobile rental of new sleds. Direct trail access. Gas next door. Pets Welcome. Lake Gogebic Motel, 456 North Street at the corner with M-28. Phone 906-575-3262.

The
Lake House 42702N Lakeshore Drive, Chassell,
MiI49916. Phone: 906-482-0562. Lakeside cottage on
Chassell Bay with 3 bedrooms. Sleeps up to 10. Complete
kitchen. Cable TV. Great view of the lake. Swimming,
fishing, and boat dock. Daily or weekly rentals. Great ice fishing. Near cross-
country ski and snowmobile trails. 9 miles south of
Houghton.

Lake of the Clouds Resort offers four recently updated cabins located in a wooded setting 1 mile east of the Porcupine Mountains State Park. All cabins have a complete kitchen, satellite TV, and 2 cabins have a wood-burning stove. The “Porkies” offers something for everyone from beautiful scenery and wildlife to a wide variety of outdoor adventures. Pet friendly. Open year round and on the trails. New owners. 227 Farragut, Silver City, MI 49953. Phone: 906-885-5145

Lake Superior Log Vacation Home on theRocks on Lake Superior has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and a loft. Complete kitchen. Washer and dryer. Living area with a Franklin style wood stove for relaxing in front of the fire. Satellite TV. Large deck overlooks AuTrain Bay in Lake Superior. The vacation home is located on the east side of AuTrain Bay 8 miles west of Munising and the Pictured Rocks. Easy trail access. Lake Superior Log Home, N7875 Sunset Drive, Au Train, MI 49806. Phone: 360-870-1758

Lakeview
Cottage in Big Bay, located on the north shore
of Lake Independence, is a cozy one-bedroom cottage with
a loft. Wood-burning stove in the living area and a
complete kitchen. Screened back porch and a deck for
enjoying the view of the Huron Mountains and the woods
and water. Listen to the loons calling and gaze at the
fabulous starry sky at night. Enjoy fishing, swimming,
and water sports in Lake Independence. Sand bottomed
beach. Lakeview Cottage, W3737 KCC Road, Big Bay, MI
49808. Phone: 262-424-1793

Lazy Cedars Log Cabinnear the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Located on 30 acres of private land, the log cabin has one bedroom with a loft and will sleep up to 8 guests. Wood-burning fireplace. . Easy access to ATV and snowmobile trails. Enjoy cross-country ski trails at the Seney Refuge. Near the Manistique River for fishing, and canoeing. Camp 23 Road, Blaney Park, MI 49836. Phone 517-499-6605

Little Cove
Resort on Milakokia Lake, N5956 E. Milakokia
Lake Road, Gould City MI, 49838. Phone 906-477-9956. Four
2 and 3 bedroom cottages, each with a boat. Rental motors
available. Campground with flush toilets. 200 feet of
Milakokia Lake shoreline with private docks. Childrens
play area. Fish, swim, snowmobile or relax. 60 miles west
of the Mackinac Bridge, one mile south of US 2 on East
Milakokia Lake Road.

New Listing:Lodge at Silver Creek is located 9 miles south of Paradise next door to the Silver Creek Grill & Pub. The Lodge is newly remodeled and offers two bedrooms, a complete kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. TV with Netflix. Wi-Fi. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Weekly and 2-night rentals. Phone: 906-630-2157..

Lodge
on 16 Mile
Lake,
Munising, MI 49862. Phone (574)
370-9872. A 3
bedroom modern cabin on the north shore of 16 Mile Lake.
Second largest lake in the Hiawatha National Forest. Full
amenities including wood burning stove, microwave and
washer/dryer. Sleeps up to 10. Boat and rental motor. On
the trails. Pets accepted.

Log
Cabin Retreat, 9
miles east of Munising on Highway H-58. Phone:
989-820-8060 or 989-414-6526. Near the Pictured Rocks. Newly updated 4 bedroom log
cabin plus sleeping loft. Will sleep up to 16. Large
living room with gas fireplace, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Modern kitchen with dishwasher. Wrap around deck with
gas grill. Washer and Dryer.Easy access to the
snowmobile & ATV trails.

Loop
Road Lodge is
located on a 40-acre meadow in Trout Creek, MI in the
Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Conveniently located
near the Ottawa National Forest, waterfalls, lakes,
streams, and recreational trails, the Loop Road Lodge has
5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, complete kitchen with
dishwasher, laundry room, and large screen satellite TV.
Perfect for your family, 2-5 couples, or your large group
as the 3,800 square foot lodge offers lots of privacy.
Enjoy fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, ATVing, hunting,
sightseeing or just relaxing and enjoying the view of the
countryside. Loop Road Lodge, 9364 Loop Road, Trout
Creek, MI 49967. Phone: 563-505-0414.

Looking
Glass Cottage on Mirror
Lake is located
in the Hiawatha National Forest 15 miles south of
Munising. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a
complete kitchen, and a utility room with a washer &
dryer. Family room has a gas fireplace. Mirror Lake is great for swimming,
kayaking, and fishing and is stocked with trout. A
rowboat, kayak, and a canoe are provided. Large raft with
water slide on the dock for water fun. On the ATV trails.
Seasonal: May through October. N3186 (Mirror Lake) Olson
Road, AuTrain, MI. 49806. Phone:
906-892-8217.

Lost
Lake Lodge on
Lost Lake offers comfortable accommodations for up to 20
guests, with individual beds. The Great Room is furnished
a wood burning fireplace and ample room for dining and
relaxing for your entire group. Wireless internet access.
Complete kitchen with dishwasher. Catering or a personal
cook can be arranged. Laundry. 200 acres of private land
with hiking, mountain biking, and groomed cross-country
ski trails for our guests. The perfect location for
Family Reunions, Corporate Teambuilding, Retreats, or to
simply get away and enjoy the beauty of nature. Lost Lake
Lodge is located in the north central U.P. at 1067
Blackbird Lane Republic, MI 49879. Phone: 906-376-2674.
Well behaved dogs welcome.

Martin’s Landing Rental Cottage on the shores of South Manistique Lake in Curtis, MI. The cottage has Cable TV with DVD, two bedrooms, and a complete kitchen. Nice flat lawn leads to South Manistique Lake where you will find a nice shallow swimming area, perfect for the kids. Rowboat included. Pets welcome. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Martin’s Landing, N8968 H-33, Curtis, MI 49820. Phone: 734-476-9785

New Listing:Master Retreat is located on Ostrander Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest, 13 miles south of Munising. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms, a complete kitchen with a dishwasher, and a washer/dryer. Direct TV. Wi-Fi. Nice beach for swimming and relaxing. Pet friendly. Easy ATV & snowmobile trail access. Phone: 906-202-3312

Michihistrigan.
Campground with 47 modern & rustic campsites, 4
cabins, The Farmhouse Restaurant and an 18
hole Michigan shaped Mini-Golf Course surrounded by Trout
Ponds in the shape of the Great Lakes. Everyone welcome.
Showers & laundry facilities in the Community
Building. Large Pavilion with a fireplace and grill. Open
Year Round for snowmobiling.
On the trails. 60 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on
US-2 in the Gould City-Curtis area. W17838 US-2, Gould
City, MI 49838. Phone: 906-477-6220.

Moosehead
Lodging: Cabins & RV Sites on Caribou Lake, 18354 E. North
Caribou Lake Road, DeTour Village, MI 49725. Phone
906-297-5532. 58 miles from the bridge. 4 completely
furnished housekeeping cabins and a 2-bedroom mobile home
on Caribou Lake. Some cabins and the mobile home can
accommodate up to six people. Sandy beach frontage for
swimming. 4 RV sites with
electric, water, & septic hook-ups. On the snowmobile
trail.Reservations: 1-888-870-1118

Mountain View
Lodge on the shores of Lake Independence has 4
bedrooms (2 bedrooms have a gas fireplace) with 2
bathrooms. Newly remodeled, the lodge has an open concept
living area with a wood-burning fireplace and a complete
kitchen with a dishwasher. Lake Independence is ideal for
boating, fishing, and water sports. Washer and dryer. Wonderful southern
exposure offers an awesome view of the lake, sunrises,
and the Huron Mountains. Sandy bottomed beach is shallow
for the kids. Mountain View Lodge, W3737 KCB Road Big
Bay, MI 49808. Phone: 262-424-1793

Photo: Yellow-rumped Warbler by David Martin

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